Dr Arvind Kumar, Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon & Lung Health Specialist, Medanta Hospital, warns about a severe health crisis triggered by the high air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
"It is a major hazard from a healthwise. Many people have to be hospitalised due to this. This is a disaster in a way for humanity. The public health is at a very high risk right now. There is an increase in lung problems, asthma, strokes," said Trehan, who is Chairman and Managing Direct
CM Gupta said the plan will be implemented once the India Meteorological Department (IMD) gives clearance based on suitable cloud and moisture conditions.
Malviya claimed that Punjab's practice of burning stubble is the primary cause of air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), rather than the festival of Diwali or firecrackers.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired a high-level meeting in Delhi today with officials from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the Delhi Government, NCR states, and other agencies to review measures for tackling air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
"Environment Day is very close, and air pollution in Delhi is a matter that is related to all of us. For years, we have been suffering from air pollution. We have a dream - Clean Delhi, Green Delhi, Healthy Delhi. I am very happy that our Environment Department and Minister have drafted a
The Audit Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on performance audit on Prevention and Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi (Audit Report No. 2 of the year 2022) was placed in the Legislative Assembly of Delhi today.
The Supreme Court on Monday said 'no' to relaxing Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)-IV measures to curb air pollution in Delhi and it will hear the parties on this aspect on the next date of hearing.
The worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR, coupled with the stringent restrictions under GRAP-4 (Graded Response Action Plan), has dealt a severe blow to businesses, leading to an estimated loss of Rs 2,500 crore over the past month, according to the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI)
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan has written a letter to the Secretary-General of the Rajya Sabha and demanded a short-duration discussion on rising 'air pollution' in Delhi.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday, flagged off the Anti-smog guns to tackle the rising Air pollution in the National capital. He stated that to control air pollution in Delhi, 200 anti-smog guns will be deployed throughout the city.